Hazardous Materials Awareness: Asbestos, Silica and Fibres
Recognizing older insulation that may contain asbestos and other hazardous materials, and the provincial rules that protect workers from them.
INS-230 12 lessons planned ▶ Video lessons coming soon
Offered by HSM University · Insulation (Heat and Frost)
Course content
- 1Why older insulation can be hazardousComing
- 2Asbestos: where it was used and what it looks likeComing
- 3Health effects of asbestos exposureComing
- 4Asbestos regulations in CanadaComing
- 5Surveys, sampling and labellingComing
- 6Stopping work when you suspect asbestosComing
- 7Who is allowed to remove asbestosComing
- 8Crystalline silica and other dustsComing
- 9Man-made mineral fibresComing
- 10Lead and other coatingsComing
- 11Respirators, fit testing and hygieneComing
- 12Case study: a renovation that uncovers old pipe coveringComing
Requirements
Recommended background. You can start any course at any time.
Description
Recognizing older insulation that may contain asbestos and other hazardous materials, and the provincial rules that protect workers from them.